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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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